Trevor Mahlmann
Contact
Merritt Island, FL
321-985-8085
Email
School
Valparaiso High School
Valparaiso, IN
Diploma
2010-2014
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN
Former Student
2014-2016
Key Skills
Storytelling
Content Creation
Social Media Strategy
Analytics
Project Management
Collaboration
High-Stress Environment Adaptability
Advanced Still Photo /Videography
Technical Problem Solving
Online Presence
Instagram
X/Twitter
Facebook/Meta
YouTube
LinkedIn
Portfolio
Still Images
Video
References
Available upon request
Objective
Leverage my expertise in visual, written, and social media content creation to inspire and engage audiences within a leading commercial space company. Committed to elevating brand storytelling and driving audience engagement in a dynamic, long-term role.
Experience
Rocket Launch Photographer & Videographer • Freelance
January 2017 to Present
– Collaborated with NASA, Northrop Grumman, ESA, ArianeSpace, JAXA, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Relativity Space, Rocket Lab, & Firefly Aerospace to produce captivating content that engaged millions across all forms of digital and print media.
Consistently overdeliver on high-quality visual content, meeting tight deadlines and diverse client needs.
Firefly Aerospace • Launch Photographer • Contract
December 2023 to Present
– Spearheaded content creation during Firefly Alpha launch campaigns, working closely with many different teams to capture high-impact imagery while ensuring safety and quality.
Informa: AviationWeek Magazine • Photographer • Freelance Contributor
April 2023 to Present
– Delivered timely and engaging imagery for feature-length coverage in space, science, and technology, enhancing publication brand and distinction from other outlets.
SpaceNews Magazine • Photographer • Freelance Contributor
April 2023 to Present
– Combined written and visual content across several stories, bringing readers along and behind the scenes of the latest in American spaceflight.
Relativity Space • Launch Photographer • Contract
May 2022 to Present
– Accomplished more than 50 high-resolution imagery and video projects throughout the 10-month Terran 1 launch campaign in Cape Canaveral, including leadership interviews and employee features, to bolster brand narrative.
Rocket Lab • Launch Photographer • Contract
December 2018 to April 2024
– Led on-site content creation for US and NZ launch sites during 15 events, pioneering innovative ideas to engage customers and space enthusiasts.
Condé Nast: ArsTechnica.com • Photojournalist, Writer
January 2017 to December 2023
– Produced compelling narratives and visual content on spaceflight across 200 global assignments, from rocket launches to long-form feature articles.
ESA / ArianeSpace • Launch Photographer • Contract
September 2019 to December 2019
– Developed social media strategies for executives to increase livestream viewership and mission interest by up to 600% during the 250th flight in Ariane family of rockets.
JAXA / Mitsubishi Heavy Industries • Launch Photographer • Contract
July 2019 to September 2019
Designed a comprehensive social media strategy for a Japanese ISS cargo resupply mission, making millions of US viewers aware of space missions beyond our borders.
Purdue University Marketing & Media • Social Media Manager
May 2015 to December 2016
Grew Purdue’s official social followings by over 500% through targeted content strategies and managed digital photography projects from concept to publication.